FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Information About The Wiri Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Wiri Small Business Loans
Wiri unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months and cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary business loan?
You can apply to your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and funds may be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans refer to an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan therefore you’ll be aware of the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then divided into a daily or weekly installment amount.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as the management of cash flow, business improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Concerning Larger Wiri Business Loans
What is the Larger Wiri Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company growth opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed that can last up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly depending on your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
This Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5% of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit of this size the business needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700K. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
What can the funding be used for?
A Larger Business Loan is a great option for almost all company reason, such as business improvements, purchasing new equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is necessary to obtain funding above $150,000. This is by way of charge over assets and can include the registration of this on the PPSR or the registration of as a caveat.
A personal or director’s ensure is a promise to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than specifying the security of a specific asset. The person who is signing the guarantee is personally liable if the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants the priority of personal property assigned according to the date a registration of a security interest.
A caveat is a legal form of document to offer the legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval minus Credit Check?
If you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more it’s possible to offer an initial pre-approval in order to ease the process. We could be able to make this decision without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes you answering a few financial health questions. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of funds. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer that you may receive may have different terms.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You can apply for a business loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company lending specialist will contact you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000, you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
If you’re looking for loans with larger sizes, you’ll need:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6-12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent twelve month bank accounts, the IRD statements as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, plus interim financial statements for the current year as well as Aged Payables and Receivables Summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply at standard business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to provide the decision in as little as 1 company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we might be likely to offer you with pre-approval conditional to your application within about six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is around 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based on the circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during standard company hours. Also, let us use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, it will take a little longer.
What is the time frame to receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within one hour – provided you apply during normal business hours and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer the decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we could be capable of provide you with a conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the particular circumstances of each application. Some deals have been approved in just 24 hours.
The fastest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also allow us to use the sophisticated bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you opt to upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we will consider a number of elements to determine your well-being of the business and the level of repayments your company will be able to support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of factors to assess the well-being that is your company and the amount of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be contingent on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you make an application for the company loans, we will assess the risk assessment of your business and provide you with a tailored offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront-priced loan therefore you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any interest rates, fees or charges.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors including the amount of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase in addition to the industry that the business operates in, the long the company has been operating for, how long the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and general well-being as well as creditworthiness business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you’ll be required to pay and at what time, from the first day. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an Application Fee. You can apply for a loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated in establishing and managing the loan. The only way to pay this fee if you choose to proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of loan.
Can I pay out the loan in advance?
You may choose to pay back the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business loan experts. They’ll offer you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal remaining as well as any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Security of your data, and being clear about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as safeguard your data, is of huge importance and a vital part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to the security of our customers as well as their security. We utilise a sophisticated banking verification system to instantly verify your bank account information online to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a company owner utilises assets they own to make a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home or a business asset such as a truck or piece or equipment.
The vast majority of banks, not just the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your assets could be taken over by the lender. In essence it’s an opportunity to secure additional financing using the value of what you already have.
Should I require security for an company loan?
Up to $150,000 in loans no asset security is required prior to the loan’s access however, we do need the personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the loan terms (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, you are able to get an individual guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.